HP DV6-3225DX manual Optical drive, Identifying the installed optical drive, Using optical discs

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Optical drive

The computer includes an optical drive that expands the functionality of the computer. The optical drive allows you to read data discs, play music, and watch movies. If the computer includes a Blu-ray Disc (BD) ROM Drive, then high-definition video can also be watched.

Identifying the installed optical drive

To identify an optical drive:

1.Select Start > Computer.

A list of all the drives installed in the computer appears.

2.Identify the optical drive installed in the computer. Optical drives that might be installed in the computer include:

NOTE: Some drives might not be supported by the computer.

●LightScribe DVD±RW/R and CD-RW Combo drive with Double-Layer (DL) support

●Blu-ray ROM DVD+/-RW SuperMulti DL Drive

●Blu-ray ROM with LightScribe DVD+/-RW SuperMulti DL Drive

Using optical discs

CAUTION: To prevent audio and video degradation, loss of information, or loss of audio or video playback functionality, do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while reading or writing to a CD or DVD.

An optical drive, such as a DVD-ROM drive, supports optical discs (CDs and DVDs). These discs store information, such as music, photos, and movies. If the optical drive is a Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive, it also reads Blu-ray Discs.

NOTE: Some drives listed might not be supported by the computer.

Optical drive type	Write to CD-RW	Write to DVD±RW/R	Write to DVD+RW	Write label to
			DL	LightScribe CD or DVD
				±RW/R

SuperMulti LightScribe	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
DVD±RW and CD-RW
Combo with DL
support

Blu-ray ROM with	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
LightScribe DVD+/-
RW SuperMulti DL
Drive

Blu-ray ROM DVD+/-	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
RW SuperMulti DL
Drive

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Contents Page Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Page Identifying hardware FeaturesSelect Start Control Panel System and Security Components Select Mouse settingsTop components TouchPadDescription Function TouchPad buttonsLights Options Buttons and Fingerprint Reader select models onlyEsc key KeysRight-side components Front componentsLeft-side components Bottom components Display components Wireless antennas select models only Additional hardware components Labels Using wireless devices Wireless, local area network, and modemUsing the wireless controls Identifying wireless and network status iconsUsing the wireless key Using operating system controls Using HP Wireless AssistantClick Properties Setting up a Wlan Using a WlanProtecting your Wlan Roaming to another network Connecting to a WlanBluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models onlyConnecting to a local area network Setting pointing 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Handling drives DrivesUsing optical discs Identifying the installed optical driveOptical drive Select Start ComputerSelecting the right disc CDs, DVDs, and BDs Blu-ray discs BD Playing a CD, DVD, or BDChanging DVD region settings Configuring AutoPlaySelect Start Default Programs Change AutoPlay settings Observing the copyright warning Select Start All Programs CyberLink DVD Suites Power2GoCopying a CD or DVD Creating burning a CD or DVD Removing a CD, DVD, or BD Using external drives Using Disk Cleanup Using Disk DefragmenterImproving hard drive performance Managing power with a parked hard drive Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive ProtectionIdentifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software Replacing a drive in the primary hard drive bay Page Page Connecting a USB device Using a USB deviceExternal devices Removing a USB device Using an eSATA deviceConnecting an eSATA device Removing an eSATA device External media cards Using Digital Media Slot cardsInserting a digital card Removing a digital card Memory modules Page Page Page Protecting the computer SecuritySetting passwords in Windows Using passwordsAdministrator password Setting passwords in Setup UtilityManaging an administrator password Power-on passwordManaging a power-on password Using firewall software Using antivirus softwareInstalling an optional security cable Installing critical security updatesLocating the Fingerprint Reader Using the fingerprint reader select models onlyRegistering fingerprints Using your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows Cannot connect to a Wlan TroubleshootingNetwork icon is not displayed Cannot connect to a preferred networkCurrent network security codes are unavailable Wlan connection is very weak Cannot connect to the wireless routerSelecting Start Control Panel System and Security Computer does not detect the CD, DVD, or BD driveCD, DVD, or BD does not play Selecting Advanced Settings Monitor tabSelect Advanced 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